Portland woke to light rain and temperatures around 57 degrees Saturday morning, but the damp start should give way to a partly sunny afternoon. The high is expected to reach about 72 degrees before a much warmer stretch arrives Sunday and Monday. Then the forecast takes a distinctly wetter turn.
According to the National Weather Service Portland, rain is most likely before 2 p.m. Saturday, with only light amounts expected around the Portland metro area. West-southwest winds should stay modest at 3 to 7 mph, making this more of an umbrella-and-coffee morning than a full washout.
Fog Could Bookend a Mild Sunday
Saturday night will turn partly cloudy, with patchy fog possible between 1 and 5 a.m. Sunday. Sunday morning may start foggy again before skies brighten, and the afternoon should be partly sunny with a high near 73 degrees.
Sunday night looks mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to about 54 degrees. Winds will remain light, generally below 10 mph, so outdoor plans should get a relatively comfortable window after the morning haze lifts.
Monday Brings the Brief Warmup
Monday is expected to be the warmest day of the near-term forecast, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees. The overnight low should settle around 58, offering one last easy summer-style evening before the pattern changes.
Rain Returns Tuesday and Strengthens Wednesday
A chance of rain returns Tuesday after 11 a.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 75 degrees. Rain chances increase Tuesday night, and Wednesday currently looks like the wettest day in Portland, with an 85% chance of rain and a high near 65.
The National Weather Service says the middle-of-week system could bring a more substantial, widespread soaking, although the exact timing and rainfall totals remain uncertain. For commuters and anyone planning outdoor work, Wednesday is the day most likely to require a real rain jacket rather than a hopeful forecast check.
Showers May Linger Through Friday
Rain is likely again Thursday, with a high near 67 degrees and a 66% chance of precipitation. Friday should be a little warmer at around 71 degrees, but a lingering 30% chance of light rain means the week may end on a damp note.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Oregon or southwest Washington in the current forecast. In short, Portland gets a mild Saturday-to-Monday run, followed by a cooler and wetter stretch from Tuesday through Friday.
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